Bruce Springsteen – The Ghost Of Tom Joad

More images

Genre:	Rock
Style:	Pop Rock
Year:	1995

Tracklist

		The Ghost Of Tom Joad	4:23
		Straight Time	3:25
		Highway 29	3:39
		Youngstown	3:52
		Sinaloa Cowboys	3:51
		The Line	5:14
		Balboa Park	3:19
		Dry Lightning	3:30
		The New Timer	5:45
		Across The Border	5:24
		Galveston Bay	5:04
		My Best Was Never Good Enough	2:00

Credits (17)

Sandra Choron
Art Direction
Eric Dinyer
Artwork [Cover Art], Cover [Cover Art]
Harry Choron
Artwork [Production]
Shari Sutcliff*
Contractor [Musician Contracts]
Jon Landau Management
Management
Barbara Carr (2)
Management [Jon Landau Management]

Notes

Springsteen's eleventh studio album, released on November 21, 1995, through Columbia Records.The album was recorded and mixed at Thrill Hill West, Springsteen's home studio in Los Angeles, California.
It debuted at #11 on the US Billboard 200 chart, with 107,000 copies sold in its first week. The album won the 1997 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album.

Recording Notes

"The Ghost Of Tom Joad":
Recorded May 23, 1995. Springsteen (vocals, guitar, harmonica); his four-man backing band consisted of Danny Federici (keyboards), Garry Tallent (bass), Marty Rifkin (pedal steel guitar, dobro) and Gary Mallaber (drums).

"Straight Time":
Recorded sometime April–June 1995. Springsteen (vocals, guitar); his five-man backing band consisted of Danny Federici (keyboards), Jim Hanson (bass), Gary Mallaber (drums), Marty Rifkin (pedal steel guitar) and Soozie Tyrell (violin).

"Highway 29", "Sinaloa Cowboys", "The Line", "Balboa Park", "The New Timer", "Galveston Bay" & "My Best Was Never Good Enough":
Recorded sometime March–August 1995. Springsteen solo.

"Youngstown":
Recorded sometime April–June 1995. Springsteen (vocals, guitar); his five-man backing band consisted of Chuck Plotkin (keyboards), Jim Hanson (bass), Marty Rifkin (pedal steel guitar), Gary Mallaber (drums) and Soozie Tyrell (violin).

"Dry Lightning":
Recorded sometime April–June 1995. Springsteen (vocals, guitar); his four-man backing band consisted of Danny Federici (keyboards), Garry Tallent (bass), Gary Mallaber (drums) and Soozie Tyrell (violin).

"Across The Border":
Recorded sometime April–June 1995. Springsteen (vocals, guitar, harmonica); his five-man backing band consisted of Danny Federici (keyboards, accordion), Jennifer Condos (bass), Marty Rifkin (pedal steel guitar), Gary Mallaber (drums) and Soozie Tyrell (violin, backing vocals), along with Lisa Lowell and Patti Scialfa providing backing vocals.

Versions

Filter by

Format

Labels & Companies

Country

Year

77 versions

Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album, Stereo	Columbia – 481650 2	Europe	1995	Europe — 1995
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad LP, Album	Columbia – C 67484	US	1995	US — 1995
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album, Promo	Columbia – SAMPCD 3066	Europe	1995	Europe — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Cassette, Album	Columbia – CT 67484	Canada	1995	Canada — 1995	Recently Edited
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Cassette, Album	Columbia – 481650 4	Europe	1995	Europe — 1995
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album	Columbia – 67484	US	1995	US — 1995
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad LP, Album	Columbia – COL 481650 1	Europe	1995	Europe — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release	Mad Vox – M 884	Poland	1995	Poland — 1995
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release	Columbia (2) – 48165014		1995	1995	Recently Edited
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album	Sony – SRCS 7891	Japan	1995	Japan — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Green	Columbia (2) – C 67484	Europe	1995	Europe — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Cassette, Album	Columbia – CT 67484	US	1995	US — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release	Not On Label (Bruce Springsteen) – MC 001	Italy	1995	Italy — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album	Columbia – CK 67484	Canada	1995	Canada — 1995	Recently Edited
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Minidisc, Album	Columbia – 481650 8	Europe	1995	Europe — 1995	Recently Edited
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Cassette, Album	Columbia – 481650 4	Australia	1995	Australia — 1995
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album, Unofficial Release	Columbia (2) – 481650 2	Europe	1995	Europe — 1995
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad LP, Album	CBS/Sony – COL 481650 1	Spain	1995	Spain — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album	Columbia – CDCOL 4089	South Africa	1995	South Africa — 1995	Recently Edited
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album, Promo	Sony – SRCS 7891	Japan	1995	Japan — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Cassette, Album	Columbia – 4816504	Poland	1995	Poland — 1995
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album	Columbia – 481650 2	Australia	1995	Australia — 1995	Recently Edited
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Cassette, Album	Columbia – KNJC 4 481650	Chile	1995	Chile — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album	Columbia – CDCOL 4089 K	South Africa	1995	South Africa — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Cassette, Album	Columbia – 5 099748 165046	Argentina	1995	Argentina — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Cassette, Album	Columbia – 481650 4	Turkey	1995	Turkey — 1995	Recently Edited
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Cassette, Album	CBS/Sony – 481650 4	Spain	1995	Spain — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album, Club Edition	Columbia – 481650 2	Europe	1995	Europe — 1995
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album	CBS/Sony – 481650 2	Spain	1995	Spain — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Cassette, Album	Columbia – C-9241295	Indonesia	1995	Indonesia — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album, Promo	Columbia – SAMPCD 3066	Spain	1995	Spain — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Minidisc, Album	Sony – SRYS 1144	Japan	1995	Japan — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album	CBS/Sony – CDDI 481650	Mexico	1995	Mexico — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Minidisc, Album, Stereo	Columbia – CM 67484	US	1995	US — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album	Columbia – 67484	US	1995	US — 1995	Recently Edited
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album	Columbia – 2.11.481650	Venezuela	1995	Venezuela — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Cassette, Album	Sony Music – SMC1199	China	1995	China — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD, Album	Columbia – 481650 2	Australia	1995	Australia — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad Minidisc, Album	Columbia – 481650 8	Europe	1995	Europe — 1995	New Submission
	The Ghost Of Tom Joad CD	Columbia – 752302/2-481650	Brazil	1995	Brazil — 1995	New Submission

Recommendations

Magic
Bruce Springsteen

2007 Europe

CD —
Album

Shop
The Rising
Bruce Springsteen

2002 Europe

CD —
Album

Shop
Reveal
R.E.M.

2001 Europe

CD —
Album

Shop
Human Touch
Bruce Springsteen

1992 Europe

CD —
Album

Shop
The Promise
Bruce Springsteen

2010 Europe

CD —
Album

Shop
Lucky Town
Bruce Springsteen

1992 Europe

CD —
Album

Shop
Devils & Dust
Bruce Springsteen

2005 Europe

CD —
Album, Stereo

Shop
Tracks
Bruce Springsteen

1998 Europe

CD —
HDCD, Remastered

Shop
Up
R.E.M.

1998 Europe

CD —
Album

Shop
Harvest Moon
Neil Young

1992 Europe

CD —
Album

Shop

Reviews

Vinyldc Jan 27, 2025
referencing The Ghost Of Tom Joad (LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo) C 67484

My new copy sounds great. Quiet with no surface noise. It is rich and full sounding with a punchy low end. For the price I am very impressed. It is a GZ Media pressing which is a crap shoot for pressing quality. Im not suprised with some of the negative pressing-related comments. My system is really sensitive to any noise and this is a pleasurable listen and demands a quiet pressing.

System:
Dynaco ST70 tube amp
Dynaco PAT 4 pre amp
Thornes TD 16 MKII turnable with Grado red
Altec Voice of the Theater speakers
tippetiwitchet Jan 7, 2025
referencing The Ghost Of Tom Joad (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo) 88985460171

Great pressing of what, over the years, has become my favourite of The Boss's albums. The warmth of the vinyl enhances the album's stark production, drawing out every nuance in Springsteen's voice as he channels the struggles of forgotten Americans. Tracks like "Youngstown" and the title track carry a depth that feels almost tangible in analog form.
3350records May 3, 2024
referencing The Ghost Of Tom Joad (LP, Album) C 67484

Superb sound on this one. Mine looks absolutely mint, but does have some slightly noisy sections on Side A. Still, it’s well worth having in the collection. The reissue is a complete mess & constant pops and crackles.
tkejuice1208 Jan 16, 2024
referencing The Ghost Of Tom Joad (LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo) C 67484

Luckily, I ended up with a variant 1 pressing that has none of the aforementioned pressing/quality issues. Very clean and quiet.
eggsoakley May 10, 2023
referencing The Ghost Of Tom Joad (LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo) C 67484

My copy is awful, surface noise throughout and no let up. Hit and miss it seems.
wrxified Jan 8, 2023
referencing The Ghost Of Tom Joad (LP, Album) C 67484

Anyone giving this less than 5 stars needs to have their ears checked. It’s stunning from start to finish. One of my demo albums.
document1987 Sep 18, 2022
referencing The Ghost Of Tom Joad (CD, Album, Unofficial Release) COL 481650 2

Got this one if any collectors need it. Worldwide available.
msand3 May 25, 2022
referencing The Ghost Of Tom Joad (LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo) C 67484

My brand new copy (Runout 88985460171A/B) was also poorly manufactured. Dirty with surface noise on both sides, with Side B being the worst. There was a visible scratch directly out of the sleeve on Side B that caused a repetitive pop. The center hole was too small for the spindle. Just a dreadful pressing.
johnpaulgeorgeringo. Mar 19, 2022
referencing The Ghost Of Tom Joad (LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo) 88985460171

As everyone already said, great pressing, excellent sound, warm and punchy and detailed. And of course one of Boss’ masterpiece. Don’t hesitate to grab this release, you won’t regret :-)
FINrock May 13, 2021
referencing The Ghost Of Tom Joad (CD, Album, Stereo) COL 481650 2

Amazing tape from Bruce its definitely best of Springsteen's albums i heard. All songs are pure gold.☆☆☆☆☆